Narrative of Resolution:
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To authorize the submission and execution of a Federal Section 5311 Formula Grant for Rural Area Program application, to accept the funding if secured and enter into an award agreement with NYS Department of Transportation (NYS DOT).
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: 20% of $951,169.00 - maximum of $190,233.80
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: N/A
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE SUBMISSION AND EXECUTION OF A FEDERAL SECTION 5311 FORMULA GRANT FOR RUTAL AREA PROGRAM APPLICATIONS
WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan-Department of Transportation is submitting a request for a grant of funds offered through the NYSDOT, pursuant to Section 5311, Title 49 United States Code, for a project(s) to provide public mass transportation services for the County of Sullivan via the Sullivan County Department of Transportation for the 2024-2025 fiscal years and has committed the local share; and
WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan -Department of Transportation and the State of New York have entered into continuing agreements, or will enter into successor agreements, which authorize the undertaking of the project(s) and reimbursement of the Federal and applicable State Shares; and
WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan -Department of Transportation is eligible for funding through such grant; and
WHEREAS, the County desires to pursue funding via the NYS DOT for transportation needs in the County, and has available to it $951,169.00 of formula allocation funding in the amounts of:
• 5311 COVID Programs (remaining funds) -Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSSA) = $15,000.00 and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) = $145,641.00;
• 5311 2021-23 (remaining funds) - Core Operating + Supportive Employment Services = $293,000.00;
• 5311 2024 -Core Operating $248,764.00; and
• 5311 2025 (estimated) - Core Operating $248,764.00; and
WHEREAS, the County under the Section 5311 Formula Grant for Rural Area Program is subject to matching requirements of 20% on operating costs and 10% on capital costs, dependent on the County transportation needs;
WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan is contracting with Rolling V Bus Corp for implementation of part of the project(s) described above;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Attorney, or their designated Assistant County Attorney to sign the Section 5311 Formula Grant for Rural Area Program Application - Affirmation of Applicant’s Attorney, as required by the grant application, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Manager, as their designated official and authorized representative to act on behalf of the County of Sullivan to sign the Section 5311 Formula Grant for Rural Area Program application and advance and complete the above-named project; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Manager, as their designated official and authorized representative to accept the award, and enter into an award agreement or contract to administer the funding secured, in such form as the County Attorney shall approve; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that should the Federal Section 5311 Formula Grant for Rural Area Program funding be terminated, the County shall not be obligated to continue any action undertaken by the use of this funding.
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